I grew up on Mitchell spinning reels 50 years ago..... Now I have some Shimano 1000, 2000 and 2500......I use them for bass (50# Spectra braided line) and panfish (6# & 8# stren gold mono).......rods are 6'-6 and 7' med heavy (bass) and 6' (Bass Pro shop) med Lt for panfish......I love them all especially the "Quickfire" release on the reels......you can get back in the water quickly...........................use the lock on the bottom of the reel to make it "anti-rverse).......best deal I see on these reels is here.....

Shimano Syncopate FG Spinning Reels - TackleDirect

this is the braided line I use for bass......

Izorline Spectra at Anglers Center

good fishing......